Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter NIKI has released her third album, titled “Buzz,” featuring alt-rock hooks that hark back to the influences of Sheryl Crow, Liz Phair, Fleetwood Mac, and Joni Mitchell. NIKI’s new record is her most mature and personal yet, featuring heart-wrenching vignettes from a failed romance and the ups and downs of falling in love, all the while upholding her standing as one of music’s brightest songwriters.
Beginning with the eponymous track “Buzz,” NIKI opens the album with an electrified hum, foreshadowing the electric excitement of a new crush. The album features alt-rock hooks and “Magnets” that strips things back to creates a captivating glacial drift.
Buzz marks NIKI’s continued evolution as an artist, with previous albums such as 2020’s “Moonchild” and the saccharine “pop” of 2022’s “Nicole.” Her lyrical depth and musical talent have only continued to mature and expand throughout it all, highlighting her status as a true artist. The album’s standout track, “Paths,” which depicts the division of a couple and their city, tactfully combines the hope for a future reunion with the acceptance of the present.
As NIKI continues to explore her artistry, the release of her third album solidifies her position as one of music’s best songwriters with unparalleled insight and aptitude for translating the human experience into emotional storytelling. Those who have yet to experience it are missing out. Buzz was released on August 9, 2024, through 88rising
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